He added it wasn't until last Friday they learned of the incident, which allegedly occurred at their facility on Wheaton Avenue, where the contractors were removing a furnace tank.

The men who allegedly found the noose were not employees of Nipro, according to President Kurt Van Dal., but worked for a contractor.

“The allegations, if true, are contrary to Nipro’s policies and rules, in addition to being contrary to training that is provided to all contractors hired by Nipro,” Van Dal said in a statement.

“Therefore, Nipro is contacting the investigating police department, the outside general contractor, their sub-contractor, and the temporary agency involved in the work to assure that a full and proper investigation is being conducted, and that any necessary, appropriate steps are taken.”

Vance Thorpe, 26, and Kyle Winters, 43, reported to the Millville Police Department on March 5 that they arrived at the facility on Feb. 26 to find a noose hanging where they were working.

Both Thorpe and Winters are African American and the alleged incident is being treated as a bias crime, according to police. They both are from Delaware.

“Nipro does not and will not condone any such acts as alleged on its property, and is acting to assure that firm policy is understood and complied with by any outside contractors and their workers on Nipro property,” Van Dal said.